Serving 238 students in grades 5-8, Ware Shoals Elementary Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ware Shoals Elementary Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Ware Shoals, SC, covering approximately 86.5 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.8 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ware Shoals Elementary Middle School's student population of 238 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
238 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Ware Shoals Elementary Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ware Shoals Elementary Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#755 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
14%
31%
White
70%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.1%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ware Shoals Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Ware Shoals Elementary Middle School is ranked #755 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Ware Shoals Elementary Middle School?
238 students attend Ware Shoals Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Ware Shoals Elementary Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ware Shoals Elementary Middle School?
Ware Shoals Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ware Shoals Elementary Middle School offer ?
Ware Shoals Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ware Shoals Elementary Middle School part of?
Ware Shoals Elementary Middle School is part of Greenwood 51 School District.
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